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Next-Generation Sequencing Workshop (September 12-16, 2011)

This bioinformatics course will provide intensive hands-on training to enhance understanding of algorithms and the limitations of different sequencing technologies with focus on next-generation sequencing techniques and tools. Topics will include an introduction to the basics of sequencing technology, de novo sequence assembly, SNP discovery with or without a reference genome, ChIP-seq (Chromatin immunoprecipitation – sequencing), RNA-seq or digital gene expression, metagenomics and functional analysis using genome browsers and high performance computing techniques. The course includes a rich collection of lectures and hands-on sessions. In morning sessions, leading experts in each field will introduce basic concepts as well as present real world practical examples. During the afternoons, students will have a chance to walk through software and protocols for handling next-generation data analysis. While biological and medical knowledge are helpful, students do not need to have prior programming skills to participate in the course. Course materials and lunches will be provided. For full event schedule and more details, visit http://bsc2011.bioinformatics.ucdavis.edu/.

Amazon Cloud Computing Workshop (September 19-20, 2011)

The course will cover the basics of cloud computing with a focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS) including account signup, overview of services offered focusing on those key to bioinformatics, identity and security, creation and customization of machine images, data movement and processing, monitoring, and more. The cloud computing course is specifically designed for researchers in small and medium-sized labs who need to leverage IT resources for data analysis, as well as bioinformaticians looking to leverage the quick turnaround time cloud services offer. Course materials and lunches will be provided. For more details, visit http://bsc2011.bioinformatics.ucdavis.edu/.

Ongoing Programs

Bi-weekly Bioinformatics Tech Forums – Tuesdays 11:00am-12:00pm, Room 4202

The purpose of the Tuesday Bioinformatics Technology Forum (BTF) meeting series at the Genome Center is to provide a campus-wide venue to show and tell how bioinformatics tools or related information technology actually work. To present your practical problems and ask bioinformatics help is also an appropriate thing to do. In the meeting, people are encouraged to do live demonstrations as well as brief introductions of their work or problems. All talks are informal (although introduction slides are often helpful) and active interactions are expected. BTF is operating by a committee, which consists of Kyoungmi Kim and Dawei Lin If you want to talk at BTF, please send an email to lhslin@ucdavis.edu to schedule your talk. BTF meetings are usually held at 11:00am-12:00pm every other Tuesday in room 4202, GBSF.

Past Offerings

Next-Generation Sequencing Workshop (May 26-27, 2011) Limited 15 people

We will be hosting a next-generation sequencing workshop on May 26-27, 2011. This course will introduce next-generation sequencing platforms including Illumina, 454 and SOLiD systems, and discuss their respective technical advantages and limitations, as well as covering best practices for quality control, read alignment, and expression analysis.  Other topics will include experimental design and statistical analysis of unreplicated and replicated biological sample data, functional and pathway analysis of differential gene expressions using network visualization tools, genome browsers and high performance computing techniques for dealing with big data. Class size will be limited. For more information, check out the Next-Generation Sequencing Workshop page.

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